The $250-per-night cottage with a dark secret

Chris Langham, a 77-year-old former BBC star and convicted sex offender, is running a highly-rated Airbnb cottage in Kent, despite his criminal history ending his entertainment career.

The property, managed by owners living on-site, appears to be an idyllic retreat with seven acres of wildflower meados and woodland,accommodating up to six guests.

However, the landlord is Langham, who was sentenced to ten months in prison in 2006 for downloading indecent images of children.

A career cut short by a dark past

Langham, known for his roles in Not The Nine O'Clock News and The Thick of It, was once a celebrated actor, but his acting career collapsed after his arrest in 2005.

He served three months in prison and withdrew to his family home in Cranbrook, Kent, with his second wife Chrissie, a theatre director who supported him throughout .

Locals describe him as friendly and note he now focuses on managing the rental property, frequenting a nearby pub and marina.

Redemption or a new chapter?

Some locals believe Langham has paid his dues and is better off as an Airbnb host than returning to showbiz.

However, the question remains whether his past will ever be fully left behind, and whether the public will ever be fully aware of his true identity as a convicted sex offender.

As Langham markets himself as a filmmaker and sailor, omitting his criminal past, the debate continues.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The Airbnb listing for Langham's cottage does not mention his criminal history, and it is unclear whether any auditors have flagged this issue in the May filing.

As the debate surrounding Langham's past continues, one thing is certain: the public's perception of redemption and second chances will be put to the test.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

The case of Chris Langham's Airbnb cottage raises questions about the intersection of celebrity and crime , and whether the public will ever be fully aware of an individual's true identity.

This is not the first time a high-profile individual has been involved in a scandal surrounding their past, and it remains to be seen whether Langham's case will follow a similar pattern.